Banco de Materiais (Bank of Materials)
Banco de Materiais
A unique public works project in Porto, Portugal, serving as a repository for historic azulejo tiles, offering them free of charge to building owners for restoration and promoting architectural preservation.

Repository for historic building materials, primarily azulejo tiles.
It safeguards Porto's architectural heritage by collecting and distributing original tiles.

Why Go

🏛️ See a unique public works project preserving Porto's architectural heritage
🎨 View tens of thousands of historic azulejo tiles on display
🆓 Building owners can obtain tiles for free for restoration
📚 Learn about traditional restoration techniques

Tips

🗣️ Guided tours are free but require advance booking.
📍 Located in the Palace of the Viscounts of Balsemão.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Mondays.

Contact

📞 +351 223 393 480
📧 museudacidade@cm-porto.pt

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